The Three Monkeys gets New York City health inspection ahead of food permit
Rule Changes New York, NY localHealth department visits the 8th Avenue sports bar as part of the food service permit process
Overview
The Three Monkeys, a sports bar on 8th Avenue near Times Square, received a pre-permit inspection from the New York City health department on October 8. The visit is a routine step before the city issues a food service permit for the address.
Under city rules, a food business can open 22 days after applying, before the inspection happens. The October 8 check determines whether the health department grants the bar's food service permit.
Why it matters
The inspection decides whether The Three Monkeys gets the food permit it needs to serve meals and drinks near Times Square.
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Organizations Involved
Tri-level sports bar near Times Square serving burgers, wings, and drinks.
The New York City agency that inspects food service establishments and grades them A through C.
Timeline
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Pre-permit inspection at The Three Monkeys
Latest InspectionHealth department inspects The Three Monkeys at 832 8th Avenue ahead of a food permit.
Scenarios
The Three Monkeys passes inspection, keeps serving
Discussed by: NYC Department of Health inspection records
The venue's own site promotes it as an active sports bar, and pre-permit inspections routinely pass for established kitchens. If the October 8 visit found no critical violations, the health department issues the food service permit and the bar continues operating without interruption.
The Three Monkeys fails inspection, faces re-inspection
Discussed by: NYC Department of Health inspection process
If the inspection turned up violations, the department gives the bar a list of fixes and schedules a re-inspection. The bar may keep operating during the process, but a permit depends on a passing result.